Crouton vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crouton and merlot
- Merlot contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, and manganese than crouton.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for crouton is 68% higher.
- Merlot is lower in sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index than merlot.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1381.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +535.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +777.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2328.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1330% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2828.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1474.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +333.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 0.2µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.005mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.46mg | 45% |
| Folate | 132µg | 1µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.224mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 4mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 2.51g | 24% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 0.07g | 24% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.031mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.011mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.132mg | 16% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 83kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 23mg | 13% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 8% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 127mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins